LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Corey Parker has called for the immediate resignation of NRL coach Des Hasler amid ongoing speculation regarding the Titans' future.
Following their latest loss to an injury-depleted Parramatta Eels, which left the Titans at the bottom of the standings with just 12 points in 2025, Hasler's future has come into question.
Injuries to key players like Keano Kini, David Fifita, and Jayden Campbell have added to the team's struggles, as they have yet to string together two consecutive wins and finished 14th the previous season.
Rumors about Hasler's potential retirement have circulated, particularly as his coaching performance has faced scrutiny.
This has frustrated Hasler, who dismissed the speculation after the game, stating, "No, they're just whispers, mate.
It's just rumour and innuendo."
Parker emphasized the urgency for the Titans to clarify Hasler's intentions regarding his coaching career.
He expressed, "There has been some talk about Des Hasler and that he is potentially going to retire at the end of the season.
If that is true, then Dezzy needs to go now.
If he is going to retire, he needs to go now.
Only Des and management will know if he is going to go and they bring in someone with the credentials to take over or Jim Lenihan.
There is no upside if he is going to go."
As the team grapples with form issues, Parker's comments suggest that a swift decision on Hasler's future may be essential for the Titans' prospects moving forward.